Traffic Management as a Functional Area of National ITS Architecture
The existing transport and traffic management systems can be radically improved by using holistic (systems) concept and technology of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). The European project KAREN (Keystone Architecture Required for European Network) defines the functional area of “ Traffic Management” which covers several categories of User Needs: Traffic Control, Incident Management, Demand Management, Safety Enhancements, Intelligent Junctions and Links. This paper considers the relevant function processes, services and technology for traffic management as an ingredient of the national (Croatian) ITS Architecture. Recommendations for network operators, service providers, municipal authorities, users and other actors involved in traffic management system are suggested. Benefits of synergistic integration of ITS functions are marked.